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Guest Bios Show Transcript Three years ago, the 24/7 prayer movement was rocked by credible allegations that International House of Prayer Kansas City (IHOPKC) founder Mike Bickle had a pattern of sexually abusing women and underage girls.  Now, Bickle is back!  And his supporters are accusing those who exposed him of “weaponizing long past sin […]

Guest Bios Show Transcript Who leads the church? Not Jesus, according to discredited founding global pastor of Hillsong Church, Brian Houston. In his new YouTube series, “Who’s in charge of the church?” Houston warns pastors about giving the church board too much control. Despite the fact he has failed spectacularly and lost his global dynasty, […]

Should senior pastors expect unquestioned loyalty? A resurfaced 2015 clip shows megashurch pastors Ed Young and At Boshoff calling it non-negotiable—and receiving applause. In this episode, Julie Roys and Lance Ford expose the theology behind those claims, replaying the exchange in full to show it’s not taken out of context. They argue it reflects a broader system—one that manipulates Scripture, elevates “the MAN,” and grooms evangelicals toward silence.

Should apostles and prophets lead the church today—and what happens when they abuse power? Guest podcast host Daniel Silliman speaks with author Matthew D. Taylor to unpack the rise of these charismatic leaders and the troubling scandals surrounding them. Drawing on years of research, Taylor explains why the New Apostolic Reformation is uniquely dangerous—and why reforming it may not be possible.

Why did Pastor Greg Locke publicly label a former friend and longtime church staff member a “witch” just days after celebrating her? Gina and Brian Warren share their account as whistleblowers at Locke's Global Vision Bible Church in middle Tennessee. The Warrens allege misconduct, manipulation, spiritual abuse and extreme efforts to silence them after leaving the megachurch. Tune in to hear their shocking story that raises urgent questions about power, accountability and discernment in today’s church.

A California businessman who donated $250,000 to Sean Feucht says the worship leader used it to buy properties rather than fund ministry. Now philanthropist Steve Bray, who's suing Feucht to return the donation, speaks out on why he’s fighting for transparency and accountability.

CCM star Crystal Lewis says “Even If,” a hit song that she originated, was recorded without her consent and her ownership cut to 10%. In an exclusive interview, The Roys Report journalist Jessica Morris speaks with Lewis about the story around "Even If," which has recently been used as the basis of Mercy Me's feature film 'I Can Only Imagine 2.' What does Lewis’ story reveal about credit, power, and the voices of women in contemporary Christian music? Jessica and host Julie Roys discuss following her eye-opening interview.

Guest Bios Show Transcript In the wake of current exposés of supposed “prophets” — Shawn Bolz, Chris Reed, Todd White and others — many are rethinking the movement they come from. And they’re questioning the teaching of churches, like Bethel, which platformed and covered for these “prophets,” rather than exposing them as frauds. Known as […]

Guest Bios Show Transcript The charismatic Christian world has been rocked by revelations that alleged prophet Shawn Bolz faked prophecies and sexually harassed staff—while leaders at Bethel Church knew for years and failed to warn the public. The public reckoning began with Bible teacher Mike Winger’s bombshell exposé with overwhelming evidence that Bethel leaders continued […]

Guest Bios Show Transcript The Bible is meant to provide truth, refuge, and hope. But what happens when the Word becomes a sword of fear, confusion, or shame for those already wounded by abuse? In this podcast, guest host Lance Ford speaks with theologian and longtime advocate Steve Tracy about how Scripture has often been […]

Guest Bios Show Transcript From a bombshell exposé about Michael Tait and the Newsboys—to a look inside the excessive lifestyle of Daystar TV’s Joni Lamb, our 2025 podcasts covered it all. We also platformed brave victims of America’s most popular megachurches and movements (such as IHOP-KC), who publicly told their stories for the very first […]

Whistleblower Rachel Beck breaks her silence to expose sexual harassment, grooming, and systemic cover-up by top leaders at Liberty University.

Guest Bios Show Transcript Daystar TV President Joni Lamb is once again framing serious allegations as “cancel culture” and “gossip”—while making it sound deeply spiritual. On a recent Table Talk episode, Lamb and her panel repeated familiar churchy lines like, “When we point a finger, we have all the others pointing back,” and “The same […]

Leadership guru John Maxwell shocked many by publicly honoring disgraced pastor Bill Hybels at the Global Leadership Summit at Willow Creek.

In a Q&A podcast, recorded live, attorney Christine Jones joins host Julie Roys to empower survivors to resist silence, NDAs, and institutional intimidation.